No matter what shape the economy finds itself, businesses that cater to fitness, getting in shape and overall health awareness, seem to buck the rocky waters of Recession. If youare looking for such an opportunity, check out Elements For Women. The company is new to us and makes a refreshing impression. The company is noteworthy also because of its unique niche.

Elements™ is a premium fitness and living brand for women. The company offers membership based fitness and weight loss services throughout a network of upscale, boutique style health clubs. elements for women™ differs from other health club providers in its “balanced lifestyle” approach to a healthy lifestyle, which includes the following components: body, beauty, and mind.

(Please note that the company logo is in lower-case.)
The company maintains proprietary design and brand trademarks, as well as proprietary operating, marketing, and software systems. These proprietary systems are available under a geography-based license agreement to qualified investors. The company also owns and operates fitness facilities throughout the United States under the name “elements diet and fitness.” In addition, the company maintains several important digital platforms, including an online “web club” (www.joinelements.com), full-scale online monthly magazine, elements living (www.elementsliving.tv), online consumer guides, central owners intranet, and digital club support platforms. elements for women™ was founded in 2004 and maintains its corporate offices in Miami’s über-chic South Beach.

Understanding that each individual has unique fitness and lifestyle goals, elements for women is a niche player in the 35-65 year old female marketplace. The brand is a mid to upper market cap leader, and seeks to be a one-stop location for health, fitness, and lifestyle needs. The elements™ brand seeks to create communities based on the philosophies of empowerment, healthy living, and vitality.

Elements clubs offer multiple fitness and lifestyle offerings under one roof, including “smartcard workouts”, circuit training, cardiovascular training, lifestyle coaching, yoga, pilates, relaxation, and more. In addition, the company sells personally tailored diet and nutrition plans to its clients following an “accountability based” program with a personal diet coach. Clients meet with their diet coach on a routine basis to receive a custom-tailored program to their needs, discuss changes and monitor progress.

All elements diet and fitness™ health clubs use the same proprietary operating software, as well as our proprietary intranet-based training and diet modules to ensure uniformity and consistency with our offerings nationwide. All member information is kept strictly confidential. elements for women™ does not sponsor its own line of food, and nutrition supplements are currently an optional part of our programs. A proprietary line of nutrition products and supplements is currently being researched as part of a more robust diet line.

The Business Opportunity
According to the company, “At elements™, our mission is to help people live better lives, and to accomplish their goals – whether they be physical or financial. What better opportunity is there to reach your personal best, and to help others do the same?”

Elements™ offers a compelling business opportunity for entrepreneurs. As a premium fitness brand for women, elements™ promotes healthy living solutions and effective weight management.

Says the company, “What better way to become involved than to open your very own elements™ club, and become a leader in your local community! We are the only fitness company to offer a complete turnkey business kit – with all of the tools, resources, and expertise necessary to open and operate your own fitness business including the financing!

“You can expect success with elements™ – we eliminate any of the guesswork by providing a solid foundation beginning with our acclaimed training institute in Miami’s South Beach, coupled with in-store experience and our online assistance center, available 24 hours a day. New owners will learn, practice, and review all aspects of opening and operating an elements™ club, from sales skills to public relations, we have all the details covered!

“As your business grows, you can expect continued support from our corporate team. from our fresh support materials, branding campaigns, and national advertising to the best practices, advice, and proven systems which will save you time and make you money, you can feel secure that you are part of a winning team. elements™ is the only brand within the health and fitness industry to offer such an effective, turnkey solution.”

CEO OF ELEMENTS–Chris Palumbo: Although the concept of an upscale fitness brand for women was a very strong one, it was very nearly impossible to get the elements brand launched.

The financial hurdles of launching a brand are steep, and often are insurmountable. Franchises are launched by multi million or multi billion dollar companies, and requires years and millions of dollars of credibility Is would not be enough, countless advisors told Chris, to simple create a brand, and raise the $200,000 in operating capital for a launch. Substantially more would be needed, or the company would not have the credibility to see and sustain its business.

While Palumbo believed that his years of industry experience and high-energy personality would be enough for a successful launch, countless investors, banks, hedge funds, and institutions told him no. He was even denied a loan from his own family, who believed the idea of launching a brand from scratch was far too risky.

Chris believed very strongly in the concept, and knew it would be a dynamic hit. He performed hours of market research, and was receiving such positive feedback from consumers on the idea.

He made the decision to launch elements on his own, with nothing more thana laptop computer and his savings. Leveraging his fitness industry contacts, Palumbo began the crusade of building PR and buzz around the elements brand, and was soon joined by another industry veteran, who loved and strongly believed in the brand. Together the two began to promote elements… working tirelessly for a full year with no franchise sales.

Once again, the belief in the brand was very strong, and the two believed that the hardship and work would pay off, but needed revenue to come in quickly, or all the work and effort would be in vain. After a long brainstorming session, the decision was made to continue, and not give up.

Soon after, the company sold its first franchise, and one week later, the second… success was on its way! Armed with the excitement of two deals, the company began the construction of two model clubs, giving extra support and assistance to ensure the early success stories and favorable impressions. Building on those successes, the company was able to sell 32 franchises that year (the national average is 9!).

If you’d like more information on how to open your own Elements, contact the Corporate Operations Center in Miami Beach, FL: or call 866/893-9603 or 305/ 531-0580; you can email info@elementsforwomen.comor visit the website at: www.elementsforwomen.com. •

Elements clubs offer multiple fitness and lifestyle offerings under one roof including yoga, pilates, nutritional counseling and more. The center in Charlotte (left) has top-notch trainers and counselors like Colleen (shown below) to help clients.

Like all of the other clubs in the network, The Elements club in Atlanta promotes the philosophies of empowerment, healthy living and vitality. Lena, the workout guru, puts the clients through a dedicated workout.

Elements clubs offer multiple fitness and lifestyle offerings under one roof including yoga, pilates, nutritional counseling and more. The center in Charlotte (left) has top-notch trainers and counselors like Colleen (shown below) to help clients.

Like all of the other clubs in the network, The Elements club in Atlanta promotes the philosophies of empowerment, healthy living and vitality. Lena, the workout guru, puts the clients through a dedicated workout.